Something Else For ID

Sajen · 6th January 2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Could be buddy.
That general area I'd say. Sumartra/Indonesia/Malaysia.
I was just googling parang and coming up with some fairly close matches.

Have a look to the carvings at the scabbard from my rawit: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14105

Very similar IMHO.

Best,

Detlef

Atlantia · 6th January 2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Have a look to the carvings at the scabbard from my rawit: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14105

Very similar IMHO.

Best,

Detlef

Hmm, the subtleties of the various regions are a bit beyond me mate!
I agree it looks similar.
Very nice Rawit by the way!

carlos · 6th January 2013, 07:37 PM

Congratulations, very unusual piece, I have seen another similar in a wall plaque with miniatures of edged weapons.
best regards
carlos

Henk · 6th January 2013, 08:36 PM

Looks to me as a kind of bendo. Take a look at this link.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bendo

asomotif · 6th January 2013, 10:51 PM

I would say Borneo / Sarawak based on the scabbard carvings.

The chopper blade is imported, probably by chinese traders.

The hilt would than be an aso / dragon.

I owned something similar in the past, but sold it.
Will check for pictures if I have time.

Best regards,
Willem

Battara · 7th January 2013, 12:04 AM

Not exactly my area but I would agree with Willem - looks like Borneo carving on the scabbard to me.

Robert · 7th January 2013, 01:13 AM

My thanks to everyone who have taken time to give their thought and opinions on the place of origin of this unusual parang. I have added photos a few at a time today as I cropped and resized them from the one original auction photo in hopes of helping in its identification. What are everyones thoughts on possible age and whether or not this is a working piece or an item meant for those who travel? Is the writing on the scabbard of any significance or just scribbling from a previous owner that should be removed after it arrives? Again my thanks for all who have helped so far.

Regards,
Robert

6th January 2013, 07:37 PM	#3
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Congratulations, very unusual piece, I have seen another similar in a wall plaque with miniatures of edged weapons. best regards carlos Attached Images

6th January 2013, 08:36 PM	#4
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Looks to me as a kind of bendo. Take a look at this link. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bendo

6th January 2013, 10:51 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	I would say Borneo / Sarawak based on the scabbard carvings. The chopper blade is imported, probably by chinese traders. The hilt would than be an aso / dragon. I owned something similar in the past, but sold it. Will check for pictures if I have time. Best regards, Willem

7th January 2013, 12:04 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Not exactly my area but I would agree with Willem - looks like Borneo carving on the scabbard to me.

7th January 2013, 01:13 AM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	My thanks to everyone who have taken time to give their thought and opinions on the place of origin of this unusual parang. I have added photos a few at a time today as I cropped and resized them from the one original auction photo in hopes of helping in its identification. What are everyones thoughts on possible age and whether or not this is a working piece or an item meant for those who travel? Is the writing on the scabbard of any significance or just scribbling from a previous owner that should be removed after it arrives? Again my thanks for all who have helped so far. Regards, Robert